Senior Sales Specialist – Poultry

Novus International

As a Sr Sales Specialist, achieve sales and profit goals in the US Midwest for Novus products. Collaborate with consulting nutritionists and build partnerships with customers for effective market strategies.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This role is responsible for achieving specific sales and profit goals within the US Midwest territory (IA, CA, NE, IN, OH, WI, MN, MO, IL ) in line with the overall NORAM strategy.
The role is responsible for recommending and implementing approved market strategies for all Novus products within the territory.
It is also responsible for defining, recommending and assisting in the implementation of effective technical service.
Manage Novus business to maximize revenue and profit, short term and long term, in the Midwest territory. Includes working with members of consulting nutritionists, layers, and turkeys.
Contribute to the development of an efficient NORAM Sales and Marketing team, including submission of timely and thorough market intelligence, pro-actively sharing selling tools, market information, and taking responsibility for personal development.
Build greater partnerships with all customers in the territory through regular sales calls and participation in industry meetings to ensure alignment on business strategy.
Maintain close relationship with Novus Marketing, Technical Services and Customer Service to secure alignment on business strategy.
Compliance with the Novus Management System, Novus Integrity System and all policies and procedures related to position assignment. Professionally represent Novus International at all times by adhering to the highest ethical standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or comparable training and 2-5 years of sales and marketing experience.
Knowledge of Novus and other industry products relevant to the poultry industries.
Interpersonal and communication skills for effectively and positively interacting with customers, potential customers, colleagues and industry personnel.
Development of business strategies, plans and tactics with clear communication with the Novus sales manager and with other NORAM sales personnel.
Efficiently manage Novus' resources within the Midwest territory.
Work within Novus, being part of a team effort in maximizing product development and sales.
Must be licensed, insurable and able to drive a motor vehicle.
Must be able to travel 3-5 days per week, 3 out of 4 weeks per month. Most is by company car, with some by air.
Fluent in English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust Benefits Package: Market-competitive compensation and locally selected benefits in every country where we operate.
Hybrid Work Model: We are committed to your work-life balance. Our hybrid work model lets you thrive whether you're at the office or working remotely.
Comprehensive Well-Being: Our employees’ well-being matters. We offer a variety of programs to support physical, mental, and emotional health.

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales experiencemarketing experiencebusiness strategy developmentmarket intelligencetechnical service implementationrevenue managementprofit maximizationcustomer relationship managementproduct knowledgeteam collaboration

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillscustomer interactionteamworkresponsibilitypersonal developmentpartnership buildingethical standardsproactive sharingalignment on business strategy

Certifications

Bachelor's degreevalid driver's licenseinsurable driver